1 . Some experts think, ______ genes, intelligence also depends on an adequate diet, a good education and a nice home environment.

A．instead of

B．except of

C．apart from

D．rather than

2 . Many of the scientists and engineers are judged _____ how great their achievements are.

A．in spite of

B．in ways of

C．in favor of

D．in terms of

5 . ________ the agreement which had been reached before the deal, the company still couldn't finish the task before the deadline.

A．Instead of

B．In case of

C．In memory of

D．In spite of

6 . Despite a strong wind, children are still looking forward_________ the outdoor activity at the weekend.

A．to canceling	B．not to canceling
C．not to cancel	D．to not canceling

8 . Don’t get discouraged by the difficulties. We are not familiar with the work________.

A．above all

B．all in all

C．in all

D．after all

9 . （2014·浙江） While staying in the village, James unselfishly shared whatever he had with the villagers without asking for anything ______ .

A．in return	B．in common
C．in turn	D．in place

10 . The project alongside with the experiment we had once committed so much time ______ perfectly.

A．to work out	B．to working out
C．to worked out	D．has worked out